Lancashire what's on gig guide

OCTOBER 2010

OCTOBER 14
MICHAEL MCGOLDRICK AND FRIENDS, Met, Bury
BOWLING FOR SOUP, Academy 1, Manchester
PROFESSOR GREEN, Academy 2/3, Manchester
SKY PARADE, Academy 2/3, Manchester
MANIC STREET PREACHERS, Apollo, Manchester
IN THE CITY FESTIVAL, various venues, Manchester
GENERAL FIASCO, Sound Control, Manchester
NILS LOFGREN, Lowry, Salford

OCTOBER 15
WONDERLUST, Attic, Accrington
T.REXSTACY, Mechanics, Burnley
CONQUEST OF STEEL, Sanctuary, Burnley
VIVA MORRISSEY, Met, Bury
CHRIS FARLOWE, Marine Hall, Fleetwood
PLAN B, Academy 1, Manchester
CHERRY GHOST, Academy 2/3, Manchester
MARK CHADWICK, Academy 2/3, Manchester
JOE BONAMASSA, Apollo, Manchester
IN THE CITY FESTIVAL, various venues, Manchester
MOBO URBAN MUSIC AWARDS TOUR, Moho Live, Manchester
JIM JONES REVUE, Sound Control, Manchester
WILKO JOHNSON, Platform, Morecambe
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES, Guild Hall, Preston

OCTOBER 16
GOONIES NEVER SAY DIE, Attic, Accrington
BEST OF THE MUSICALS, Thwaites Empire Theatre, Blackburn
JANE MCDONALD, Opera House, Blackpool
CHRIS WOOD AND ANDY CUTTING, Met, Bury
ASHLEY HUTCHINGS & KEN NICOL, Grand, Clitheroe
BRANDON FLOWERS, Academy 1, Manchester
GOLDBLADE, Academy 2/3, Manchester
FOZZY, Academy 2/3, Manchester
THE CHARLATANS, Apollo, Manchester
YOUNG REBEL SET, Fac 251, Manchester
ATTACK! ATTACK!, Sound Control, Manchester
BACK FOR GOOD, Guild Hall, Preston
FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK, 53 Degrees, Preston

OCTOBER 17
LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS, Thwaites Empire Theatre, Blackburn
HOUGHTON WEAVERS, Muni, Colne
JOE BROWN, Library Theatre, Darwen
JOSHUA RADIN, Academy 1, Manchester
ATTACK ATTACK, Academy 2/3, Manchester
JOE SATRIANI, Apollo, Manchester
MY PASSION, Roadhouse, Manchester
BRYAN ADAMS, Lowry, Salford

OCTOBER 18
WE ARE THE OCEAN, Academy 2/3, Manchester
TINIE TEMPAH, Academy 2/3, Manchester
WAY TO BLUE SONGS OF NICK DRAKE, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
PLAN B, 53 Degrees, Preston
PERFUMER GENIUS, St Phillips Church, Salford

OCTOBER 19
ALTERBRIDGE, Academy 1, Manchester
ROBYN, Academy 2/3, Manchester
PETER BRODERICK, Academy 2/3, Manchester
AMY MCDONALD, Apollo, Manchester
HADOUKEN!, 53 Degrees, Preston
JEFF BECK, Guild Hall, Preston
TALON HOTEL CALIFORNIA TOUR, Theatre & Convention Centre, Southport

OCTOBER 20
YEASAYER, Academy 1, Manchester
EASY-STAR ALL-STARS, Academy 2/3, Manchester
FOREVER NEVER, Academy 2/3, Manchester
BIRTHDAY MASSACRE, 53 Degrees, Preston

OCTOBER 21
HOT HOT HEAT, Academy 2/3, Manchester
JEFF BECK, Apollo, Manchester
OZRIC TENTACLES, Band On The Wall, Manchester
GAVIN CREEL, Deaf Institute, Manchester
ANTI NOWHERE LEAGUE, Moho Live, Manchester
BADLY DRAWN BOY, Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester

OCTOBER 22
THE SHADE, Attic, Accrington
PAUL HOPKINS' ROY ORBISON TRIBUTE, Poplar Club, Accrington
THEM BEATLES, North Pier, Blackpool
AN EVENING WITH BERNARD WRIGLEY, Mechanics, Burnley
CHRISTINE COLLISTER, Met, Bury
ERIK MONGRAIN, Met, Bury
U2 UK, Muni, Colne
CRYSTAL CASTLES, Academy 2/3, Manchester
TRAVIE MCCOY, Academy 2/3, Manchester
LAU, Band On The Wall, Manchester
SAUL WILLIAMS, Band On The Wall, Manchester
CLINIC, Deaf Institute, Manchester
MYSTERY JETS, Cathedral, Manchester
OFF THE WALL, Platform, Morecambe
NILS LOFGREN, Guild Hall, Preston

OCTOBER 23
THE SUBLIMINALS, Attic, Accrington
HOW SWEET IT IS, Mechanics, Burnley
OXJAM FESTIVAL, Sanctuary, Burnley
CLONE ROSES, Met, Bury
TRAIN, Academy 1, Manchester
VANS OFF THE WALL MUSIC NIGHT, Academy 2/3, Manchester
AZYMUTH, Band On The Wall, Manchester
CARL BARAT, Deaf Institute, Manchester.

OCTOBER 24
BURNLEY MUNICIPAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Mechanics, Burnley
FEEDER, Academy 2/3, Manchester
SKETCH PISTOLS, Band On The Wall, Manchester
WARPAINT, Deaf Institute, Manchester
CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH, Guild Hall, Preston
STRICTLY BIG BAND, Lowry, Salford

OCTOBER 25
TRENTEMOLLER, Academy 2/3, Manchester
SKETCH PISTOLS, Band On The Wall, Manchester
JOHN BARROWMAN, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
BEACH FOSSILS, Deaf Institute, Manchester
BANE, Moho Live, Manchester
MIDNIGHT BEAST, Sound Control, Manchester

OCTOBER 26
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF IAN DURY, Mechanics, Burnley
THE CAT EMPIRE, Academy 1, Manchester
DAN LE SAC VS SCROOBIUS PIP, Academy 2, Manchester
I BLAME COCO, Academy 3, Manchester
OLI BROWN BAND, Band On The Wall, Manchester
THE ANSWERING MACHINE, Deaf Institute, Manchester
80S ROCKED, Moho Live, Manchester
PSYCHEDELIC FURS, Ritz, Manchester
MARTI WILDE, Theatre & Convention Centre. Southport

OCTOBER 27
AVENGED SEVENFOLD, Academy 1, Manchester
LISSIE, Academy 2/3, Manchester
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Islington Mill, Salford

OCTOBER 28
BRIDGEND MALE VOICE CHOIR, Mechanics, Burnley
MARTHA TILSTON, Met, Bury
TWENTY TWENTY, Academy 2/3, Manchester
ONE NIGHT ONLY, Academy 2/3, Manchester
FRANCIS DUNNERY BAND, Band On The Wall, Manchester
EL GUINCHO, Deaf Institute, Manchester
THE SENSATIONAL 60's EXPERIENCE, Guild Hall, Preston.

OCTOBER 29
NO FLASH, Live Lounge, Blackburn
RISKY HEROES, Attic, Accrington
LANCASHIRE HOTPOTS, King George’s Hall, Blackburn
BILLY FURY STORY, Albert Halls, Bolton
SALSA CELTICA, Met, Bury
LEATHER STRIP, Academy 2/3, Manchester
!!!, Academy 2/3, Manchester
THE ELUSIVE TOUR FEAT WILEY, Academy 2/3, Manchester
THE HOLLOWAYS, Moho Live, Manchester
12 DIRTY BULLETS, Sound Control, Manchester
PAUL CARRACK, Guild Hall, Preston
JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW, Theatre & Convention Centre. Southport

OCTOBER 30
NO FLASH, Attic, Accrington
OFF THE WALL - THE MUSIC OF PINK FLOYD, King George’s Hall, Blackburn
BACK FOR GOOD, Opera House, Blackpool
CHANTEL MACGREGOR, Albert Halls, Bolton
AND FINALLY...PHIL COLLINS, Mechanics, Burnley
3 DAFT MONKEYS, Met, Bury
FOALS, Academy 1, Manchester
DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, Academy 2/3, Manchester
SWANS, Academy 2/3, Manchester
SYD BOZKO, Academy 2/3, Manchester
CLUBLAND LIVE, Arena, Manchester
SICK OF IT ALL, Moho Live, Manchester
GENO WASHINGTON & THE RAM JAM BAND, Platform, Morecambe
SCREAMING FEMALES, Islington Mill, Salford

OCTOBER 31
JOHN BARROWMAN, Opera House, Blackpool
PALOMA FAITH, Apollo, Manchester
THE DUKE AND THE KING, Deaf Institute, Manchester
ROBERT PLANT, Palace, Manchester
MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS, Ritz, Manchester
KATE RUSBY, Lowry, Salford
THE HOLLIES, Theatre & Convention Centre. Southport

NOVEMBER 2010

NOVEMBER 1
EASTPAK ANTIDOTE TOUR FEAT SUM 41, Academy 1, Manchester
THE DOOBIE BROTHERS, Apollo, Manchester

NOVEMBER 2
THERE FOR TOMORROW, Academy 2/3, Manchester

NOVEMBER 3
ELLIE GOULDING, Academy 1, Manchester
LOVE AMONGST RUIN, Academy 2/3, Manchester
MICHELLE SHOCKED, Academy 2/3, Manchester

NOVEMBER 4
LINKIN PARK, Arena, Manchester
AVENGED SEVENFOLD, Academy 1, Manchester
DE STAAT, Deaf Institute, Manchester
SHARON JONES AND THE DAP KINGS, Ritz, Manchester

NOVEMBER 5
CATFISH KEITH, Albert Halls, Bolton
THE HAMSTERS, Muni, Colne
IMPERIAL NEVER SAY DIE CLUB TOUR, Academy 1, Manchester
HINDI ZAHRA, Band On The Wall, Manchester
CASIOTONE FOR THE PAINFULLY ALONE, Deaf Institute, Manchester
RALPH MCTELL, Platform, Morecambe
ELLIE GOULDING, 53 Degrees, Preston
THE WALKMEN, St Philips Church, Salford

NOVEMBER 6
GLAM TRASH FOR CASH BASH, Attic, Accrington
MICHAEL JACKSON EXPERIENCE, Thwaites Empire Theatre, Blackburn
BERNIE MARSDEN PLAYS RORY GALLAGHER, Mechanics, Burnley
RALPH MCTELL, Met, Bury
ELO EXPERIENCE, Marine Hall, Fleetwood
IAN MCNABB, Academy 2/3, Manchester
JOB FOR A COWBOY, Academy 2/3, Manchester.

NOVEMBER 7
ALEXISONFIRE, Academy 2/3, Manchester
PHILIP SAYCE, Academy 2/3, Manchester
UB40, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
THE HOLLIES, Lowry, Salford
PEGGY SEEGER, Lowry, Salford

NOVEMBER 8
DIANA VICKERS, Academy 2/3, Manchester
TOMMY EMMANUEL, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
WILD NOTHING, Deaf Institute, Manchester
UB40, Guild Hall, Preston
MARTIN SIMPSON, Lowry, Salford

NOVEMBER 9
DIVINE COMEDY, Academy 2, Manchester
WINDS OF PLAGUE, Academy 3, Manchester
BRIAN KENNEDY, Band On The Wall, Manchester
WAVVES, Islington Mill, Salford

NOVEMBER 10
KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES, Academy 1, Manchester
STORNAWAY, Academy 2, Manchester
AMORPHIS, Academy 3, Manchester
EDWYN COLLINS, Deaf Institute, Manchester
IN THE FLESH: THE PINK FLOYD SHOW, Theatre & Convention Centre. Southport

NOVEMBER 11
ALY BAIN, ALE MOLLER AND BRUCE MOLSKY, Met, Bury
KLAXONS, Academy 1, Manchester
CHEAP TRICK, Academy 2/3, Manchester
ANNIHILATOR, Academy 2/3, Manchester
KATHRYN TICKELL, Band On The Wall, Manchester
ESBEN AND THE WITCH, Deaf Institute, Manchester
ANDERSON WAKEMAN PROJECT, Palace, Manchester
JANE MACDONALD, Theatre & Convention Centre. Southport

NOVEMBER 12
RICKY ARON, Poplar Club, Accrington
MOTORHEAD, King George’s Hall, Blackburn
KAN, Met, Bury
BON JOVI EXPERIENCE, Muni, Colne
GOO GOO DOLLS, Academy 1, Manchester
EZIO, Academy 2/3, Manchester
DRIVE BY TRUCKERS, Academy 2/3, Manchester
LOCAL NATIVES, Academy 2/3, Manchester
HERBIE HANCOCK, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
BRIAN KENNEDY, Platform, Morecambe
EDWIN COLLINS, 53 Degrees, Preston
ROBERTA FLACK, Lowry, Salford
SGT PEPPERS LONELY HEARTS CLUB SHOW, Theatre & Convention Centre, Southport

NOVEMBER 13
CORONA RADIATA, Attic, Accrington
BLACKBURN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Town Hall, Accrington
MICHAEL BOLTON, Empress Ballroom, Blackpool
NEARLY DAN, Met, Bury
CHANTEL MCGREGOR, Library Theatre, Darwen
SKUNK ANANSIE, Academy 1, Manchester
CHROMEO, Academy 2/3, Manchester
THE WORDS, Academy 2/3, Manchester
THE FILLERS, Academy 2/3, Manchester
MIA, Warehouse Project, Manchester
METHERA, Community Centre, Mellor Brook
LUDOVICO EINAUDI, Lowry, Salford

NOVEMBER 14
BLAZING FIDDLES, Grand, Clitheroe
JOE LONGTHORNE, Marine Hall, Fleetwood
DEVILDRIVER & 36 CRAZYFISTS, Academy 1, Manchester
SETH LAKEMAN, Academy 2/3, Manchester
STEVE HARLEY ACOUSTIC, Sound Control, Manchester
ROBERTA FLACK, Theatre & Convention Centre. Southport

NOVEMBER 15
OCEANSIZE, Academy 2/3, Manchester
LCD SOUNDSYSTEM, Apollo, Manchester

NOVEMBER 16
WHO'S BAD?, Albert Halls, Bolton
MARTIN SIMPSON TRIO, Met, Bury
MOTORHEAD, Apollo, Manchester
LESS THAN JAKE, Academy 1, Manchester
AKALA, Academy 2/3, Manchester
ANDREW WILDE, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
ROCKAPELLA, Lowry, Salford

NOVEMBER 17
HOLY F***, Academy 2/3, Manchester

NOVEMBER 18
BOYCE AVENUE, Academy 2/3, Manchester
GUNS N' ROSES, Arena, Manchester
MAGIC OF MOTOWN, Theatre & Convention Centre. Southport

NOVEMBER 19
STEALING THE PROCESS, Attic, Accrington
ROD STEWART TRIBUTE, Poplar Club, Accrington
CHRISTMAS CROONERS SHOW, Thwaites Empire Theatre, Blackburn
PARAMORE, Arena, Manchester
MARY GAUTHIER, Academy 2/3, Manchester
STEVE HACKETT AND THE ELECTRIC BAND, Academy 2/3, Manchester
BEACH HOUSE, Cathedral, Manchester
BATHS, Deaf Institute, Manchester

NOVEMBER 20
PLEASURE CELL, Attic, Accrington
A-HA, Arena, Manchester
THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM, Apollo, Manchester
WE ARE SCIENTISTS, Academy 1, Manchester
WILKO JOHNSON & BAND, Academy 2/3, Manchester
WHOLE LOTTA LED, Academy 2/3, Manchester
3 BONZOS & A PIANO, Platform, Morecambe
MANC FLOYD, 53 Degrees, Preston
MARC ALMOND, Lowry, Salford

NOVEMBER 21
RADIO LANCASHIRE CHRISTMAS CONCERT, Thwaites Empire Theatre, Blackburn
THE STYLISTICS, Albert Halls, Bolton
THE UPBEAT BEATLES, Little Theatre, Chorley
HOUGHTON WEAVERS CHRISTMAS SHOW, Library Theatre, Darwen
FRIGHTENED RABBIT, Academy 2/3, Manchester
LOST BOY, Academy 2/3, Manchester
SARAH BLASKO, Deaf Institute, Manchester
SGT PEPPERS LONELY HEARTS CLUB SHOW, Guild Hall, Preston
PAUL CARRACK, Theatre & Convention Centre. Southport

NOVEMBER 22
RICK WAKEMAN, Albert Halls, Bolton
JIMMY EAT WORLD, Academy 1, Manchester
THE ACORN, Deaf Institute, Manchester

NOVEMBER 23
ARCH ENEMY, Academy 1, Manchester
ROCKAPELLA, Guild Hall, Preston

NOVEMBER 24
THE PARLOTONES, Academy 2/3, Manchester
W*A*S*P*, Academy 2/3, Manchester
SIXTIES GOLD, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
SUNSHINE UNDERGROUND AND SNOWBYRDS, Live Lounge, Blackburn

NOVEMBER 25
VAMPIRE WEEKEND, Empress Ballroom, Blackpool
65DAYSOFSTATIC, Academy, Manchester
WE HAVE BAND, Deaf Institute, Manchester
HEAVEN 17, Ritz, Manchester
PIXIE LOTT, Guild Hall, Preston

NOVEMBER 26
MADNESS, Empress Ballroom, Blackpool
LANCASHIRE HOTPOTS, Mechanics, Burnley
DENIS JONES, Met, Bury
BELLA HARDY, Met, Bury
CAST, Academy 1, Manchester
ANDREA BOCELLI, Arena, Manchester
PETE MITCHELL'S DRIVE, Aspinall Arms, Mitton
CLIMAX BLUES BAND, Platform, Morecambe
STATUS QUO, Guild Hall, Preston

NOVEMBER 27
NEW YORK TOURISTS, Attic, Accrington
A TRIBUTE TO ELVIS, Mechanics, Burnley
KIKI DEE AND CARMELO LUGGERI, Met, Bury
SHOOGLENIFTY, Grand, Clitheroe
THE NATIONAL, Academy 1, Manchester
JOHN LEES BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST, Academy 2/3, Manchester
SHRINEBUILDER, Academy 2/3, Manchester
SQUEEZE, Apollo, Manchester
CLASSICAL SPECTACULAR, Arena, Manchester
RATATAT, Deaf Institute, Manchester
JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET, Fac 251, Manchester
LANCASHIRE HOTPOTS, Monaco Ballroom, Wigan

NOVEMBER 28
BURNLEY MUNICIPAL CHOIR & ORCHESTRA, Mechanics, Burnley
THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS, Little Theatre, Chorley
AS I LAY DYING, Academy 2/3, Manchester
JOE BROOKS, Roadhouse, Manchester
COOPE, BOYES AND SIMPSON, Community Centre, Mellor Brook

NOVEMBER 29
VILLAGERS, Academy 2/3, Manchester
ALL THE REMAINS, Academy 2/3, Manchester
JOSEPH ARTHUR, Deaf Institute, Manchester
BEST COAST, Sound Control, Manchester

NOVEMBER 30
ALED JONES, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

NOVEMBER 31
MADNESS, Apollo, Manchester

DECEMBER 2010

DECEMBER 1
MOSTLY AUTUMN, Mechanics, Burnley
STEVE FORBERT, Academy 2/3, Manchester
MENOMENA, Deaf Institute, Manchester
YOUNG GUNS, 53 Degrees, Preston

DECEMBER 2
THE HAMSTERS PLAY JIMI HENDRIX, Albert Halls, Bolton
YOUNG GODS, Academy 2/3, Manchester
YOUNG GUNS, Academy 2/3, Manchester
80S REWIND - THE CHRISTMAS TOUR, Arena, Manchester
PAUL SMITH, Deaf Institute, Manchester

DECEMBER 3
STATUS QUO, King George’s Hall, Blackburn
DREADZONE, Met, Bury
PAUL WELLER, Arena, Manchester
INTERPOL, Apollo, Manchester
ATHLETE, Academy 2/3, Manchester
CHANTEL MCGREGOR, Academy 2/3, Manchester
I AM KLOOT, Cathedral, Manchester
YOU SAY PARTY, Sound Control, Manchester
THE WEDDING PRESENT, 53 Degrees, Preston
FRANK TURNER, 53 Degrees, Preston
ELKIE BROOKS, Theatre & Convention Centre. Southport

DECEMBER 4
JIVE ACES, Sands, Blackpool
MAN MADE SOLE, Mechanics, Burnley
UISCEDWR, Met, Bury
COMPLETE STONE ROSES, Academy 1, Manchester
FROST, Academy 2/3, Manchester
VOLBEAT, Academy 2/3, Manchester
KATIE MELUA, Apollo, Manchester
FAITHLESS, Arena, Manchester
LANCASHIRE HOTPOTS, Club Academy, Manchester
MARTYN JOSEPH, Platform, Morecambe
BILLY BRAGG, 53 Degrees, Preston

DECEMBER 5
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT, Library Theatre, Darwen
BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB, Academy 1, Manchester
JOHNNY FLYNN, Academy 2/3, Manchester
MUNICIPAL WASTE, Academy 2/3, Manchester
MICHAEL BOLTON, Apollo, Manchester
JEFF WAYNE'S MUSICAL VERSION OF WAR OF THE WORLDS, Arena, Manchester

DECEMBER 6
THE DRUMS, Academy 1, Manchester
THE SWORD, Academy 2/3, Manchester
STATUS QUO, Apollo, Manchester
MATTHEW DEAR, Deaf Institute, Manchester

DECEMBER 7
PAUL WELLER, Empress Ballroom, Blackpool
METRO JAZZ, Met, Bury
GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR, Academy 1, Manchester
BELLE & SEBASTIAN, Apollo, Manchester
ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN, Ritz, Manchester

DECEMBER 8
EMAROSA, Academy 2/3, Manchester
BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, Arena, Manchester
PENDULUM, Central, Manchester

DECEMBER 9
AIRBOURNE, Academy 1, Manchester
ELECTRIC SIX, Academy 2/3, Manchester

DECEMBER 10
TOM HINGLEY, Attic, Accrington
WEDDING PRESENT, Academy 2/3, Manchester
SKIN, Academy 2/3, Manchester
THE COURTEENERS, Arena, Manchester
LETZ ZEP, 53 Degrees, Preston
WOODEN SHJIPS, Islington Mill, Salford

DECEMBER 11
DECK THE HALLS. Heritage Centre, Barrowford
LETS ZEP, Soundhouse, Bolton
TWE1V3, Academy 2/3, Manchester
SCISSOR SISTERS, Arena, Manchester
THE SAW DOCTORS, Apollo, Manchester
HAWKWIND, Academy 2/3, Manchester
THE VIRGINMARYS, Academy 2/3, Manchester
ARCADE FIRE, Central, Manchester
CHRISTMAS WITH ELVIS, Platform, Morecambe

DECEMBER 12
SIMPLY RED, Arena, Manchester
YOU ME AT SIX, Apollo, Manchester
DISTURBED, Central, Manchester

DECEMBER 13
AFFLICTION, Club Academy, Manchester
ASKING ALEXANDRIA, Academy 2/3, Manchester
YOU ME AT SIX, Apollo, Manchester
BOOTLEG BEATLES CHRISTMAS SHOW, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

DECEMBER 14
AUSTRALIAN CLASSIC ROCK SHOW, Apollo, Manchester
SHAKIRA, Arena, Manchester
HAYLEY WESTENRA CHRISTMAS WISHES, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
HOUGHTON WEAVERS, Theatre & Convention Centre. Southport

DECEMBER 15
CLARE TEAL, Mechanics, Burnley
ALBION CHRISTMAS BAND, Met, Bury
HUMAN LEAGUE, Academy 1, Manchester
ORANGE GOBLIN, Sound Control, Manchester
ONLY MEN ALOUD, Guild Hall, Preston

DECEMBER 16
HELMET, Academy 2/3, Manchester
JLS, Arena, Manchester
MADDY PRIOR & THE CARNIVAL BAND, Platform, Morecambe
RUNRIG, Guild Hall, Preston

DECEMBER 17
ALLAN HEYES, Poplar Club, Accrington
SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR, Academy 2/3, Manchester
KARNIVOOL, Academy 2/3, Manchester
SAINT ETIENNE, Ritz, Manchester

DECEMBER 18
PENDLE YOUTH ORCHESTRA, Hippodrome, Colne
FROM THE JAM, Academy 2/3, Manchester
JAMES, Arena, Manchester
PIXIE LOTT, Apollo, Manchester
LANCASHIRE HOTPOTS, 53 Degrees, Preston
COMPLETE STONE ROSES, 53 Degrees, Preston

DECEMBER 19
ACCRINGTON PIPE BAND, Town Hall, Accrington
HOUGHTON WEAVERS, Mechanics, Burnley
SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR, Academy 2, Manchester
PETER ANDRE, Arena, Manchester

DECEMBER 20
WATERSON:CARTHY, Mechanics, Burnley
JLS, Arena, Manchester.

DECEMBER 21
JOOLS HOLLAND AND HIS RHYTHM AND BLUES ORCHESTRA, Apollo, Manchester.

DECEMBER 22
THE SMITHS INDEED, Apollo, Manchester.

DECEMBER 27
SWING COMMANDERS, Community Centre, Mellor Brook.

JANUARY 2011

JANUARY 8
GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

JANUARY 15
THIN LIZZY, Apollo, Manchester.

JANUARY 20
EYES FRONT WITH ISLA ST CLAIR, Octagon, Bolton
ROXY MUSIC, Arena, Manchester

JANUARY 22
THE WOMBATS, Academy 1, Manchester
JLS, Arena, Manchester
LIMEHOUSE LIZZY, Platform, Morecambe

FEBRUARY 2011

FEBRUARY 1
BAND OF HORSES, Academy 1, Manchester

FEBRUARY 5
ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN - GARY MULLEN & THE WORKS, Theatre & Convention Centre. Southport

FEBRUARY 10
THE SATURDAYS, Apollo, Manchester

FEBRUARY 15
RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC, Theatre & Convention Centre. Southport

FEBRUARY 19
WHOLE LOTTA LED, King George's Hall, Blackburn

FEBRUARY 25
EUROPE, Academy 2, Manchester

FEBRUARY 26
ANNUAL MAYOR’S COMMAND PERFORMANCE, Library Theatre, Darwen
MOGWAI, Academy 1, Manchester

MARCH 2011

MARCH 2
PLAN B, Apollo, Manchester.

MARCH 3
GREAT AMERICAN SOULBOOK, Albert Halls, Bolton

MARCH 4
PLAN B, Empress Ballroom, Blackpool
MARY WILSON & THE CHI-LITES, Theatre & Convention Centre. Southport

MARCH 5
BOYZONE, Arena, Manchester.

MARCH 12
X FACTOR LIVE, Arena, Manchester
JIVE ACES, Albert Halls, Bolton

MARCH 17
CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH, Theatre & Convention Centre. Southport

MARCH 19
THE SEARCHERS, Platform, Morecambe

APRIL 2011

APRIL 2
THE KING BLUES, Academy 2/3, Manchester

APRIL 8
JAMES LAST, Arena, Manchester.

APRIL 9
ELKIE BROOKS, Mechanics, Burnley.

APRIL 16
THE DOORS ALIVE, Academy 2/3, Manchester

MAY 2011

MAY 14
SHOWADDYWADDY, King George's Hall, Blackburn

MAY 20
ROGER WATERS - THE WALL LIVE, Arena, Manchester.

MAY 21
ROGER WATERS - THE WALL LIVE, Arena, Manchester.

MAY 30
DOT TO DOT FESTIVAL, Academy 1, Manchester.

JUNE 4
ABBA MANIA, Theatre & Convention Centre. Southport